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Sunday 10th – Strong wind from the north going
11 Knots. Raining more or less all day. rather
disagreeable on deck. No service today on account of
the weather. The christening of Burnell’s child was
also posponed for the same reason. The Scotch
had service in the t’ween decks in the afternoon
There is a swell on the sea & motion on the vessel
but we all take to it kindly now. We all comfortable
and dry in the t’ween decks, and sleep soundly
at night. We have always something nice for dinner
and soft bread to tea every other day. But I
often wish that the long holiday was over but
the wind of God wills will soon drive us
to our desired haven.
STANDARDISED
Sunday 10th
Strong wind from the north going 11 Knots. Raining more or less all day, rather disagreeable on deck. No service today on account of the weather. The christening of Burnell’s child[1] was also postponed for the same reason. The Scotch had service in the t’ween decks in the afternoon.
There is a swell on the sea and motion on the vessel but we all take to it kindly now. We all comfortable and dry in the t’ween decks, and sleep soundly at night. We have always something nice for dinner and soft bread to tea every other day. But I often wish that the long holiday was over but the wind of God wills will soon drive us to our desired haven.
HENRY SCHOFIELD DIARY
Jan[uary] 10th wet & dull
9th Sunday. A wet day, had service between decks. Saw stormy petrels & blubber birds & Albatross. A very rough day going about 11 knots with a fair wind. Went in sailors cabin reading some of their books about sea etc. For dinner spice pudding & bouilli. Expecting to be in port 4 weeks today.
Notes
1. Eliza and Henry Burnell’s daughter had been born on 24th December.
